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GF54 WKJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,039 mi
Last recorded136,039 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 136,039 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

rear beam squeaking

Fail 26 Jan 2016 135,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened FROM SPERE TO LOAD VALVE (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADE (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened FROM LOAD VALVE TO UNION (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened FROM SPERE TO RELAY (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened FROM UNION TO LOAD VALVE (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop BUMP STOP MISSING (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADE (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel BUMP STOP BREAKING AWAY (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage FROM PUMP (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 124,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES ARE BADLY CORRODED

Fail 24 Feb 2015 124,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES ARE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,743 miles

offside handbrake cable split

Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps badly glazed

both rear tyres worn very low outer edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside handbrake cable split

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn iner edge and cracking in tred

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,952 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn iner edge and cracking in tred

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 83,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre stop light one bulb not working

engine management warning light on

nearside and offside rear brake discs some corrosion

Fail 5 May 2011 83,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre stop light one bulb not working

engine management warning light on

nearside and offside rear brake discs some corrosion

Pass 6 May 2010 67,132 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm at one point

slight amount of fluid (damp patch) near side front

Fail 6 May 2010 67,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre 2mm at one point

slight amount of fluid (damp patch) near side front

Fail 11 May 2009 54,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 54,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,034 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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GF54 WKJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF54 WKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GF54 WKJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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